LOOK UP: 2017 Orionid Meteor shower peaks this weekend
It's time for another meteor shower! Watch little bits of Halley's Comet streak by during the Orionid shower this weekend.
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A weakened Nate brings flooding, power outages to Gulf Coast
Hurricane Nate brought a burst of flooding and power outages to the U.S. Gulf Coast before weakening rapidly Sunday, sparing the region the kind of catastrophic damage left by a series of hurricanes that hit the southern U.S. and Caribbean in recent weeks.
Pender County church closer to reopening for worship one year after Hurricane Matthew
Tomorrow marks one year since Hurricane Matthew made its mark in southeastern North Carolina. Hurricane Matthew destroyed many homes and business, but with other communities reaching out to those in need one house of worship is almost done being restored.
US Gulf Coast braces for fast-approaching Hurricane Nate
Rainfall from fast-moving Hurricane Nate lashed southeast Louisiana on Saturday afternoon as the storm headed for an evening landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast and residents in vulnerable, low-lying areas fled.
Relatively quiet summer yields sweet muscadine grape season
Good news in our local wine industry! Mother Nature brought just the right conditions this summer for area wineries to have a profitable season.
What is the Harvest Moon and why it will be unique this year?
The Harvest Moon is the first full moon that is closest to the autumnal equinox, but this year's moon will be a little later than usual.
Science Says: Era of monster hurricanes roiling the Atlantic
The monster hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, that have raged across the Atlantic are contributing to what appears to be the most active period for major storms on record.
Trump waives cargo restrictions to speed help to Puerto Rico
The Trump administration will waive federal restrictions on foreign ships' transportation of cargo to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.
Climate change panel hosted at UNCW
UNCW Environmental Concerns Organization (ECO) and North Carolina Climate Solutions Coalition (NCCSC) are hosting a conference to discuss economic and environmental impacts of and solutions for climate change to our area.
Last blast of summer? Temperatures surpass records in Cape Fear
High temperatures soared into the low to mid 90s this afternoon across southeastern North Carolina Thursday surpassing the record high for Wilmington.
'Nothing, nothing.' Aid lags in hurricane-torn Puerto Rico
Relatives helped Maribel Valentin Espino find shelter when Hurricane Maria roared through her community in northern Puerto Rico. Neighbors formed volunteer brigades to cut fallen trees and clear twisty mountain roads after the storm had passed. Now, friends and a local cattle ranch provide the water they need to survive in the tropical heat.
Woman dies of flesh-eating bacteria after Hurricane Harvey
A 77-year-old Houston woman died earlier this month from a flesh-eating bacteria, which she contracted after falling into Harvey floodwaters in her home, authorities said.
Pricey pecan pies this Thanksgiving due to Irma?
Roaring through Georgia, Hurricane Irma brought damage to virtually every pecan orchard in the state, significantly weakening what was slated to be a strong 2017 pecan crop.
DHS under pressure from Congress to waive Jones Act to speed up aid to Puerto Rico
The Department of Homeland Security is under pressure from members of Congress to waive the Jones Act, a law that dates back to 1920 in order to speed up the shipment of goods and commodities to Puerto Rico.
San Juan Café raising money for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands
It's been a week of uncertainty for a Wilmington woman who still has not heard from her family members in Puerto Rico.
Cape Lookout National Seashore issuing mandatory evacuation ahead of Maria
Cape Lookout National Seashore is now issuing a mandatory evacuation, according to the National Park Service.
Governor promises town will not be forgotten
Fair Bluff is not forgotten. That's the message Governor Roy Cooper delivered when he came to Columbus County this afternoon.
Tropical storm warning for Los Cabos, Mexico due to Norma
Hurricane season roared on as Jose threatened heavy surf along the U.S. East Coast Saturday, Tropical Storm Norma neared Mexico's resort-studded Baja California Peninsula, and Tropical Storm Maria formed in the Atlantic Ocean and was expected to strengthen into a hurricane, taking aim at some already-battered Caribbean islands.
Officials: Returning Keys residents must be self-sustaining
As the devastated Florida Keys began reopening to residents who fled Hurricane Irma, officials warned the returning islanders to bring enough supplies to sustain them for a while, because no one yet knows when water and power will be fully restored.
US coastal growth continues despite lessons of past storms
Coastal development destroys natural barriers such as islands and wetlands, promotes erosion and flooding, and positions more buildings and people in the path of future destruction, according to researchers and policy advisers who study hurricanes.
Local National Weather Service office sends help to Florida
Hurricane Irma left a path of devastation in Florida. The National Weather Service in Wilmington is sending someone down to help with forecast operations in the sunshine state.
Wilmington hurricane tracker experiences eye of Irma
When it comes to the impacts Irma is having on Florida, one Wilmington hurricane tracker went south to keep people informed.
As Irma nears Florida, concern for animals a major issue
Zoos, theme parks, rescue centers and other places with animals spent Saturday bracing for Hurricane Irma's arrival.
They've been warned: Some insist on riding out Irma at home
Authorities have beseeched more than 6 million people in Florida and Georgia to evacuate before Hurricane Irma's storm surge and fierce winds make it impossible to flee or be rescued. Many are staying nevertheless, even boasting about surviving Camille, Andrew, Katrina and other storms.